Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Hourly Rate: £12.82

Location: Christchurch

Start Date: September 2024

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a wealth of SEN knowledge and understanding, and experience in handling children with behavioural issues and additional needs? Are you confident in working and facilitating small group interventions and 1:1 activities with children who need additional tailored support?

GSL education are currently looking for a full-time experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in the Christchurch area.

The school prides itself in being an inclusive and creative place for all children.  Their dedicated team of staff work hard to ensure that every child enjoys their learning and aspires to reach their full potential. Although the school is a mainstream primary school, they are currently looking for Teaching Assistant to specifically help with the students with SEN needs, children who are working below their key stage, or face challenges accessing the learning and social play activities. Prior SEN and teaching assistant experience is crucial for this role.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Assisting teachers in implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
• Providing individualised support to students facing behavioural challenges.
• Collaborating with the school's SENCO and other professionals to develop customised intervention plans.
• Fostering the overall well-being of students and contributing to a positive school ethos.
• Providing a nurturing environment for children who are struggling to keep up with schools
• Managing low-level behaviour and attachment challenges among students
• Providing feedback to the teachers as needed after working with pupils and leading interventions

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and SEN knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient and empathetic approach to supporting students with their needs.

To work with GSL Education, you need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• A DBS registered to the update service or a willingness to apply for one with GSL Education.

Application Information: 

At GSL Education, we value your commitment to education and are ready to guide you through the application process. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, please apply now via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.

Please note that this role demands a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Susie Beveridge at GSL Education as soon as possible. Apply now via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.